PostozoThe short answer
Buffer is a simple social media scheduler known for its free plan and per-channel pricing. Sendible is a social media management tool for agencies, known for client workspaces and unlimited users on every plan.
At 10 channels Buffer costs $50 a month against $84.15 for Sendible, so Buffer is $34.15 a month cheaper (41% less). Buffer lists more networks (12 against 10). On the 10 features we track, Buffer alone has public API and MCP server, and Sendible alone has RSS auto post, bulk upload (CSV) and white label.
Choose Buffer if you want the lower price for 10 channels ($50 against $84.15 a month), you post to Mastodon, Pinterest and Substack, you need public API (Every plan includes API access with monthly request limits (3,000 to 15,000)), you need MCP server and you want a free plan. Choose Sendible if you post to WordPress, you need RSS auto post, you need bulk upload (CSV) and you need white label (Full white label is a paid add-on).
Pricing
Buffer charges per connected channel, while Sendible charges a flat price per plan. Compare them on the exact number of channels and people you have, not on the entry price.
Buffer: Per connected channel, with volume discounts above 10 channels. Yearly billing saves about 2 months. Sendible: Flat price per plan, sized in workspaces of 6 profiles each. Unlimited users on all plans. Yearly billing saves 15%.
| Plan | Monthly | Yearly/mo |
|---|---|---|
| Buffer Free | Free | Free |
| Buffer Essentials | $6 | $5 |
| Buffer Team | $12 | $10 |
| Plan | Monthly | Yearly/mo |
|---|---|---|
| Sendible Core | $35 | $29.75 |
| Sendible Plus | $99 | $84.15 |
| Sendible Premium | $199 | $169.15 |
| Sendible Elite | $299 | $254.15 |
| Sendible Enterprise | $750 | $637.50 |
Cost at 5 and 10 channels
The cheapest listed plan that covers the number of channels. Where a price depends on seats, brands or workspaces, the table says so.
| Buffer | Sendible | Postozo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 channels | Essentials plan: $30 a month ($25 billed yearly) | Core plan: $35 a month ($29.75 billed yearly) | Standard plan: $19 a month ($15 billed yearly) |
| 10 channels | Essentials plan: $60 a month ($50 billed yearly) | Plus plan: $99 a month ($84.15 billed yearly) | Team plan: $29 a month ($23 billed yearly) |
At 5 channels Buffer costs $25 a month against $29.75 for Sendible, so Buffer is $4.75 a month cheaper (16% less). At 10 channels Buffer costs $50 a month against $84.15 for Sendible, so Buffer is $34.15 a month cheaper (41% less).
Trials and free plans
Buffer: 14-day free trial of paid plans. Without payment details the account drops to the Free plan. Free plan: Yes: 3 channels, 1 user, 10 scheduled posts per channel, 100 ideas, 30 days of analytics.
Sendible: 14-day free trial, no card required. No free plan listed.
Features
| Feature | Buffer | Sendible | Postozo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Client approval | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Social inbox | Yes | Yes | No |
| Analytics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| AI writing help | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Public API | Yes | Not confirmed | Yes |
| MCP server | Yes | Not confirmed | Yes |
| RSS auto post | Not confirmed | Yes | Yes |
| Bulk upload (CSV) | Not confirmed | Yes | No |
| White label | Not confirmed | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile app | Yes | Yes | No |
Plan limits on key features
- Client approval. Buffer: Content approval workflows are on the Team plan only. Sendible: Plus plan and up.
- Public API. Buffer: Every plan includes API access with monthly request limits (3,000 to 15,000). Sendible: not confirmed.
- White label. Buffer: not confirmed. Sendible: Full white label is a paid add-on.
Both list client approval, social inbox, analytics, AI writing help and mobile app.
Networks
Buffer lists 12 networks and Sendible lists 10. They share 9 networks: Bluesky, Facebook, Google Business Profile, Instagram, LinkedIn, Threads, TikTok, YouTube, X.
| Networks | |
|---|---|
| Only on Buffer | Mastodon, Pinterest, Substack |
| Only on Sendible | WordPress |
| On Postozo but on neither | Reddit, Telegram, Discord, Slack, Medium, Tumblr, DEV, Hashnode, Lemmy, Listmonk, Nostr, VK, Farcaster, Dribbble, Twitch, Kick |
Strengths from each side
Buffer
- Has a free plan for up to 3 channels.
- Has iOS and Android apps and a browser extension.
- Includes a community inbox to reply to comments.
Sendible
- Unlimited users on every plan, including Core.
- Inbox for mentions, comments and messages.
- White label as a paid add-on and custom branded reports.
Postozo as a 3rd option
Postozo is a social media scheduler with 30 channel types, client review links, team roles, AI writing help, a public API and an MCP server. Plans are flat: $19, $29, $39, $79 a month for 5, 10, 30, 100 channels, with unlimited posts.
- Postozo costs $29 a month ($23 billed yearly) for 10 channels with team members. At 10 channels Postozo costs $23 a month against $50 for Buffer, so Postozo is $27 a month cheaper (54% less). At 10 channels Postozo costs $23 a month against $84.15 for Sendible, so Postozo is $61.15 a month cheaper (73% less).
- Postozo supports Reddit, Telegram, Discord, Slack, Medium, Tumblr, DEV, Hashnode and 8 more, which neither Buffer nor Sendible lists.
What you would give up: social inbox (Buffer and Sendible have it), bulk upload (CSV) (Sendible has it) and mobile app (Buffer and Sendible have it).
See Postozo vs Buffer and Postozo vs Sendible for the full head to head pages.
More about each tool
Buffer review, Buffer alternatives, Sendible review, Sendible alternatives, Postozo pricing.
Sources
Questions
Is Buffer or Sendible cheaper?
At 5 channels Buffer costs $25 a month against $29.75 for Sendible, so Buffer is $4.75 a month cheaper (16% less). At 10 channels Buffer costs $50 a month against $84.15 for Sendible, so Buffer is $34.15 a month cheaper (41% less). Prices are the lowest listed per month, with yearly billing where offered, checked on 29 September 2026.
Which has more networks, Buffer or Sendible?
Buffer lists 12 and Sendible lists 10. Only Buffer: Mastodon, Pinterest, Substack. Only Sendible: WordPress.
Do Buffer and Sendible have an API and MCP server?
Buffer: API yes, MCP yes. Sendible: API not confirmed, MCP not confirmed. Postozo includes both on every plan.
Is there a cheaper option than Buffer and Sendible?
Postozo is $19 a month for 5 channels and $29 for 10 with a team. It has no social inbox, bulk upload (CSV) and mobile app, so check those first.
Did you test Buffer and Sendible?
No. This page compares facts from their official pricing and feature pages, checked on 29 September 2026.
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